Fond Memories by Janet D. Shumway
In 1996 J.D. Shumway created a quilt, “Fond Memories,” using her own original design. This quilt was on display at Attic Window Quilt Shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan when it was stolen from the shop. It was last seen during October 1999. This quilt won a second place ribbon for hand applique in September 1996 at the West Michigan Quilters Guild Bi-Annual Quilt Show.
Fond Memories, fabrics used
“Fond Memories” consists of an appliqued “grapevine” semi heart-shaped wreath with three dimensional leaves and multicolored grapes. The leaves range in color from forest green (A) to green-gold. The grapes range in color from dark purply-blues (C) to burgundy (D) to pale gold. The wreath is constructed from three 1/8″ bias strips (F) made from bluish batik (E) and rusty red (D) fabrics. The binding is rusty red (D) and the background is a subtle cross-hatched pattern on taupe (B). The round quilt is 24″ in diameter and it is hand appliqued and hand quilted.The label on the back is oval and features hand drawn grapes and grapevines. It reads: “Fond Memories” by Janet Dyer Shumway / J.D. Shumway, the date, and the year 1996. The label is hand appliqued on the back of the quilt.
Please contact J.D. at jim-jd@juno.com or the Attic Window Quilt Shop, 616-785-3357.
